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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.69, 12,827.66 and 2,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.69, 12,827.66 and 2,708.16 is: 4,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.69 : 12,827.66 = 2,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.69/12,827.66 = 2,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.69x = 12,827.66 × 2,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.69x = 34,739,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,739,342.16/8,550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.75

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